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Old 09-17-2009, 12:33 PM
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I did a search on these wheels last night and it was kind of inconclusive. I just talked to someone who said the 15x8 fit without grinding on his car, then he sold them to a friend who had the same results.

I was wondering out of the guys on here that have them who had to grind and who didnt.

I know that bogarts and billet wheels fit without grinding but I'm trying to save a little money on my drag setup.
Old 09-17-2009, 12:37 PM
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yes the convo pro's do fit i had a set and sold them to a friend who loves them the 15/9.5 you have to grind a little from what i have seen
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i just called centerline and the guy said that the qualifiers in 15x10 fit the rear without grinding also, but IDK if i trust someone who probably never had personal dealings with the 4th gen.
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I bought smok'nZ's Convo Pros. Here they are mounted on stock studs with zero grinding. Thats a 27x10.5x15 MT tires on the rear.



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My convo pros fit without grinding also.
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Maybe Centerline has modified the barrel on the 15 x 10's, but as of about a year ago my friend had to grind alot.
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Originally Posted by bigdsz
Maybe Centerline has modified the barrel on the 15 x 10's, but as of about a year ago my friend had to grind alot.
I'm running 15x8's you DO have to do a little grinding with the 10's unless they have revised them.
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i've used most of the affordable drag/15s and have needed a little grindage with all of them albeit slightly for centerlines. If you're going to run a drag setup and don't buy Bogarts or the like, expect to grind because its all custom application at that point. A little grinding won't hurt you or your brakes...might mess of the pretty red paint (me) but won't hurt.

I just ground a lot for Greg Welds, but most are doable w/ a small amount.

I like the centerline drag wheel series -stylish and affordable, and fit better than most.
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My 15x8.5s fit without grinding, but the 5.5" backspace didn't sit right with me, so I bought Weld Prostars in 15x10 and ground my brakes, then read about the people who have wrecked their cars due to ground down brake failures, and bought Welds new R/T wheels that fit over stock brakes with no grinding.
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Originally Posted by Camaro396
My 15x8.5s fit without grinding, but the 5.5" backspace didn't sit right with me, so I bought Weld Prostars in 15x10 and ground my brakes, then read about the people who have wrecked their cars due to ground down brake failures, and bought Welds new R/T wheels that fit over stock brakes with no grinding.
I'm alittle confused. I like your setup alot with the big wheel in the front, but are you saying you bought 4 R/T wheels or just the 2 in the front?

And the 15x8.5's, what kind on wheels were those? I just plan on running a 275 or maybe a 295 for now so a 8.5 with no grinding is alright with me.

And what do you guys think about the tech at centerline that said the 15x10qualifiers should work without grinding on the rear?
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Originally Posted by MelScrilla
I'm alittle confused. I like your setup alot with the big wheel in the front, but are you saying you bought 4 R/T wheels or just the 2 in the front?

And the 15x8.5's, what kind on wheels were those? I just plan on running a 275 or maybe a 295 for now so a 8.5 with no grinding is alright with me.

And what do you guys think about the tech at centerline that said the 15x10qualifiers should work without grinding on the rear?
The 15x8.5s were Convo Pros. I used 275/60/15s on them and they cut up on the fenders pretty bad due to the joe dirt offset. And no the 15x10s won't work without grinding. And I do have 4 Weldstar R/T wheels, and I also have two 17x4 front Alumastars (in sig picture) for track use, as they are a bit lighter than the street wheels.
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^^Really cause I have had zero problem with my 27x10.5x15 MT slicks in my fenders & they arent rolled either. I get no rubbing but it's damn close to rubbing. But I'm also still on stock rear shocks/springs. I bet your not huh?
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Guys, look at the Billet Specialties Ultra Lites, in the 15x10 iteration they are ~ 16 lbs. Not the lightest, but light. No GRINDING!!!!! SFI approved, no concern about wheel failures as with other mfrs light wheels.What does it take for you guys to understand these are a great wheel!!!!!!! AT $200+ they are a bargin for the quality.
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Originally Posted by bigdsz
Guys, look at the Billet Specialties Ultra Lites, in the 15x10 iteration they are ~ 16 lbs. Not the lightest, but light. No GRINDING!!!!! SFI approved, no concern about wheel failures as with other mfrs light wheels.What does it take for you guys to understand these are a great wheel!!!!!!! AT $200+ they are a bargin for the quality.
not exactly unless you tell me differently or where to find them:

135-RS0351F6175N
15'' x 10'' Street Lite Wheel
Bolt Circle: 5 x 4-3/4''
Rear Spacing: 7-1/2''
Designed to fit Rear 4th Gen Camaro/Firebird

More info on Billet Specialties RS0351F6175N

$336.99

the non-fody 15x10 is $240...is that what you're talking about?
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I got my Ultralites about a year ago from dragwheelz.com a Tech sponsor, excellent buying experience. I think I paid a little over $1,000 delivered, for 4, although not positive. I do know it was alot less than Bogarts.


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